How can we help?

We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.

What we do

Grants and Programs

  • Female Founders Co-Investment Fund

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.

    • Funding

  • Ignite+

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how Ignite+ supports Queensland’s high-growth potential innovation-driven enterprises to access tailored business support. We support innovators to commercialise ideas…

    • Funding

  • Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.

    • Program

  • Private Sector Pathways Program

    18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027

    Discover how the Private Sector Pathways Program can help create commercial opportunities for innovative Queensland businesses by co-funding corporate challenges.

    • Funding

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Upcoming events

  • TRW Investment Ready Program

    29 Oct 2024 – 28 Apr 2025 6pm–6pm

    Online (virtual)

    An inclusive, accessible and supportive program, equipping women with the skills, network and confidence to raise capital and take their…

    • Accelerator

  • ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #8

    12 Nov 2024 – 23 Jan 2025 12pm–12pm

    Online (virtual)

    The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…

    • Pre-accelerator

  • SPARK Women in Business Grants - ask me anything

    12 Nov 2024 7pm–8pm

    Online (virtual)

    Announcing ROUND SIX of the SPARK Women in Business grants! https://events.humanitix.com/spark-women-in-business-grants-ask-me-anything-event-round-six-6p7v94vp

    • Funding

  • LeadHers Rise

    15 Nov 2024 8:30am–11:30am

    The Grove Rooftop
    480 Queen St St Lucia, Brisbane City QLD 4000

    Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day! Join us for an inspiring morning of conversations, connections, and celebration.

    • Networking

  • ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #8

    19 Nov 2024 – 30 Jan 2025 12pm–12pm

    Online (virtual)

    The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud…

    • Pre-accelerator

  • Pearcey National Awards and Queensland ICT Entrepreneur Award Gala Dinner

    19 Nov 2024 6:15pm–10:30pm

    Victoria Park
    309 Herston Rd, Herston QLD 4006

    Join us in acknowledging the outstanding individuals whose careers have significantly advanced the Australian and global ICT industry, and celebrating…

    • Award

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